From root: gana
Usage Note
Pampagana refers to food or drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Atchara or pickled papaya is a common Filipino pampagana used to balance oily dishes.
Examples
" Masarap ang pampagana. "
Natural Translation
The appetizer is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the appetizer.
" Ang salad ay isang pampagana. "
Natural Translation
The salad is an appetizer.
Literal Translation
The salad is an appetizer.
" Bago kami umupo sa hapunan, naghain ang tindera ng atchara bilang pampagana sa mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
Before we sat down for dinner, the vendor served pickled papaya as an appetizer for the guests.
Literal Translation
Before we sit at dinner, served the vendor of pickled-papaya as appetizer to plural guests.
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